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Janus

Real-time avatar streaming

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What Janus is

Janus maps your live expressions onto character avatars through an ordinary webcam, letting streamers and call participants appear as characters without special hardware.

What you can do with it

  • Stream as an animated character
  • Appear as an avatar in calls
  • Drive expressions in real time
  • Protect identity while streaming
  • Join community avatar events

Who it is for

  • Streamers wanting character personas
  • Communities running avatar events
  • Users preferring not to show their face

What to watch out for

  • Impersonating another person with an avatar is deception; keep characters original or clearly fictional
  • Camera feeds are processed in real time; check what is stored and where rendering happens
  • Expression quality varies with lighting and framing
  • Free credits limit session length; plans apply for regular use

Pros & cons

✓ What we like

  • No special hardware needed
  • Browser-native convenience
  • Genuine privacy use case

! What to watch out for

  • Expression tracking limits
  • Session limits on free tier
  • Impersonation risk if misused

FAQ

Can I use it to pretend to be someone else?

No. Impersonation is deception and violates platform rules.

Does it need a good camera?

An ordinary webcam works; lighting affects tracking quality.

Is it free?

Free credits with monthly plans are described; confirm terms.

Last reviewed: 2026-09-19

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